XRF and AAS studies of the distribution of major and trace elements in cis- indus range rock samples

M. Ikram, M. A. Rauf, N. Bukhari

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Abstract

Analytical investigations on geological samples collected from the cis-indus range rock samples were done by using XRF and AAS technique. Infrared studies were also carried out on these samples for their structure speculation, which mainly indicated the calcite nature of the mineral. The gravimetric analysis indicated mainly the presence of carbonates and hence the carbonaceous nature of these rocks. The major, minor and trace elements as determined by employing X-ray fluorescence (wd) and atomic absorption spectroscopic studies were Ca, Sr, Mn, Fe, Na, Pb and Zn. The maximum concentrations in these rock samples were found for Ca, which lied in the range of 21-29%. Zinc conoentrations were found to be minimum, and were nearly 0.0001% in all samples.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)139-143
Number of pages5
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society of Pakistan
Volume24
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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